Nothings says summer like fireworks! Whether you see them at the fair, Disney, or your local 4th of July celebration, they are a way to end an event with a stunning bang. Kids will love creating a beautiful firework craft to recall what they saw. This fourth of July crafts is super simple, but so much FUN to make. The possibilities are endless using this independence day craft ideas. Try this July 4th crafts technique with preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th graders too. So grab your supplies for watercolor painting with salt and let’s make some stunning summer crafts for kids.
Firework Craft
Are you looking for a fun July crafts idea to make with your kiddos? This salt painting kids project makes strunning firework crafts that will delight the artist and onlooker alike. We like to use these firework activities as July 4th crafts since that is our traditional time to watch fireworks annually. The process is simple, but so pretty when making this Fourth of July kids crafts. Try these 4th of July activities for kids with your preschoolers, kindergartners, grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grde 4, grade 5, and grade 6 students. Whether you are a parent looking for a 4th of July activity idea, teacher planning a 4th of July theme, or counselor looking for a fun summer camp project – this patriotic craft is sure to be a hit!
4th of July Printables
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Firework Activities
All you need to try this simple, fun-to-make fire work craft:
- firework template (see FREE printable at bottom of post)
- liquid glue (we like to use Elmer’s school glue)
- salt (any variety)
- watercolor paint (you know the cheap kind with 6 colors in it)
- paintbrush
Fourth of July Crafts
Pick one of the firework template provided below or make your own free style on cardstock. You will put Elmer’s school glue on each spot on the template.
Salt Painting Kids
Shake the glue painted fireworks with table salt. Now shake the picture over a garbage can to remove any excess salt.
Independence Day Craft Ideas
Take your paint brush and dip it in water and then your water color paint pallet to get the color wet so the color comes off. Once your paintbrush has the color on the brush, gently touch the brush to the salt. You will see the color come off on the salt.
July 4th Crafts
When you are ready to switch to a new color, dip your brush in a bowl of water and shake until the brush is clean. Dip in a new clor and repeat.
Watercolor Painting with Salt
Continue gently touching the salt with your paint covered brush unti you have the desired color and look of your fireworks. Arent’ these rainbow fireworks above so pretty!
Fourth of July Kids Crafts
Once you’ve finished, leave your project out to try before hanging to make sure no paint drips off.
Summer Crafts for Kids
There are several firework template to choose from including this patriotic star one above. We made it red, white and blue for Independence day.
4th of July Activities for Kids
I love all the possibilities in this simple, but beutiful and fun summer art project for kids! You can theme the fireworks for any season or colors you like. Either way, the results are stunning!
4th of July Activities
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Summer Activities
Looking for more outdoor activities for kids and things to do in the summer? Your toddler, preschool, pre k, kindergarten, and elementary age kids will love these fun ideas to keep them busy all summer long:
- Make a Marshmallow Shooters – go over 30 feet or PVC Marshmallow Blasters, whip up some edible marshmallow playdough, and then add smores free camping math worksheets or camping math activities for preschoolers, finally play some no-prep campfire games
- Play with homemade color changing slime, Sand Slime, or watermelon slime, Kool Aid Playdough , vibrant Sidewalk Chalk Paint for Kids, yummy sandcastle ice cream, or make your own aqua magic sand
- Try some summer projects: balloon hovercraft, DIY scribble bot, foosball summer activity for kids, easy pool noodle race track, flow in the dark fairy jar, GIANT bubbles with this Homemade Bubble Solution, FUN Bubble Painting, must try Lego Zipline, Homemade Chalk Recipe, yummy How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag, I Spy DIY Bottles, epic Squirt Gun Painting, must try rocket experiment, or Water Balloon Games for Kids
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